"It's all systems go to the National and we're looking forward to it," said the County Meath handler. "We're training him as normal, but we'll pop him over a fence the week before the race, but he seems to be in good form so we're very happy."

British racegoers love a grey horse and Elliott’s nine-year-old will attempt to become the first grey since Nicolaus Silver in 1961 to win the Grand National, more recently King John’s Castle finished a gallant second to Comply or Die in 2008.

Chicago Grey made his last public appearance at Gowran Park in mid-February when he stayed on to finish second to Rubi Light over an inadequate two and a half miles. The grey prefers a stiffer challenge and has winning form over four miles at Cheltenham where he won the National Hunt Challenge Cup at the 2011 festival.

Punters can get a £10 bet on Chicago Grey to win the Grand National, completely free from Sky Bet. New customers will receive a £10 free bet immediately after opening an account, no deposit required.

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